Shennong Dao Master
Chapter 82 - 74: The Fifth Incense Stick, True Monarch’s Saintly Revelation (Fourth Update)_3

Chapter 82: Chapter 74: The Fifth Incense Stick, True Monarch’s Saintly Revelation (Fourth Update)_3

Judging by the effects of the fifth incense stick, if this gold cup were a middle-grade Spiritual Beauty, then True Monarch would usually directly tell the answer after revealing his presence.

But the guardian Mountain Cat was evidently not for a middle-grade Spiritual Beauty, but rather a superior one.

So, one still needed to pass the test of the Yin God.

"The gold cup is a superior Spiritual Beauty. If you wish to seek this method, you must undergo a test."

"Once the incense burns out, if you cannot pass the test, it will be considered a wasted opportunity."

"If you seek a middle-grade Spiritual Beauty, this god can directly inform you of a location without any effort."

"Have you thought it over?"

Zhao Xing did not hesitate and cupped his hands: "I choose to take the test, True Monarch, please instruct."

The three-zhang high divine being said: "One day, a man planting fruit trees came to East Lake Mountain. He offered the first incense stick, praying that no wind would blow in the coming days as his pear orchard was in bloom."

"The second incense stick was offered by a boatman. He prayed for this god to send more wind across the river, for his boat needed the wind to move."

"The third incense stick was offered by a traveler. He was about to go on a long journey and prayed to this god that there would be no wind or rain."

"The fourth incense stick was offered by a farmer. He said his fields were dry and needed rain for transplanting seedlings, praying for a heavy rain today."

After saying this, the divine being stared at Zhao Xing: "I granted the wishes of all four, how should this be resolved?"

Zhao Xing was a clerk for the Minister of Agriculture. Dealing with matters related to weather, it seemed he was being tested based on his expertise.

But these four people had conflicting desires: one wanted wind, one didn’t.

One wanted rain, one didn’t.

They were completely contradictory.

If he couldn’t give a satisfactory answer before the incense burned out, it would be a wasted opportunity.

However, Zhao Xing did not think for too long. Almost as soon as the Yin God finished speaking, he gave his answer.

"I have a method that may relieve True Monarch of this dilemma."

The divine being reminded: "There’s still time, think carefully before answering."

Zhao Xing smiled confidently, "Rain at night and sunshine during the day, wind along the river, not entering the pear orchard."

The divine being nodded with a smile: "Good."

Swoosh~

The thick smoke dispersed.

Zhao Xing came back to his senses and found himself no longer inside the divine temple but under a tree.

In front of him was the cave where the Mountain Cat resided.

He also found a wind chime in his hand.

"Thank you, True Monarch, for the method."

Zhao Xing cupped his hands towards the mountain.

Once a personal fate was determined, to avoid unnecessary disputes, one would be teleported out of the temple directly to the desired location after offering incense.

Holding the wind chime, Zhao Xing walked straight into the cave.

Shortly after he entered,

"Haa~" A hiss echoed as a black shadow lunged like lightning.

But just as it was about to strike Zhao Xing, it abruptly stopped.

"Tinkle~"

The wind chime in Zhao Xing’s hand shook, producing a clear sound.

"Meow?"

The Mountain Cat stopped, looking curiously at the wind chime in Zhao Xing’s hand.

At this moment, Zhao Xing saw the true appearance of the Mountain Cat.

It was very small, about the size of a normal house cat.

Its furry little head had two pairs of sharp ears, a gray tail swayed gently, and its big eyes sparkled with curiosity.

It seemed puzzled as to why Zhao Xing had the wind chime from the Mountain God Temple.

"Be good, from now on you will follow me." Zhao Xing squatted down, using the hand holding the wind chime to beckon the Mountain Cat.

The Mountain Cat hesitated, but the light emanating from the wind chime made it want to come closer.

The wind chime from the Mountain God Temple carried the essence of the True Monarch, used to tame the Mountain Cat.

The Mountain Cat was raised by the Yin God to guard the four types of Spiritual Beauties.

This was why the Mountain Cat could reach a grade even in its juvenile stage.

The Mountain Cat had consumed countless mountain Spiritual Beauties.

But the Yin God had also given the Mountain Cat the choice.

If it refused to acknowledge a new master, Zhao Xing would only receive the Fortune Gold Cup.

If it accepted, it could be taken along as well.

"Do you remember the Vine Fragrance Berries and White Vanilla I gave you last time? You can have as much as you want if you follow me." Zhao Xing said softly.

"Meow~" After hesitating repeatedly, the Mountain Cat approached, rubbing its little head against Zhao Xing’s palm.

"Tinkle~" The wind chime made one last clear sound, then dissipated into golden light, merging into both Zhao Xing and the Mountain Cat.

The man and cat established a bond.

[Mountain Cat (Juvenile)]

[Bloodline: Spiritual Beauty Exotic (Transformed by consuming various mountain Spiritual Beauties)]

[Grade: Mid Ninth Grade]

[Innate Abilities: Divine Speed, Ninefold Healing]

[Secret Techniques: Thunderclap Splitting Sky Claw (Mid Eighth Transition), Wind-Riding Heavy Step (Mid Seventh Transition)]

Exotic Beasts were not governed by the Fortune Dynasty System, so the grades of the Mountain Cat did not follow the nine grades and thirty levels set by Great Zhou’s Grand Ancestor, but rather the ancient cultivation system of ’Early, Mid, Late, Perfection’ four minor ranks.

Humans under the Fortune Dynasty System were measured by the nine grades and thirty levels, with a significant distinction.

Looking at the data on the panel about the Mountain Cat, Zhao Xing grinned, placing the Mountain Cat on his shoulder: "Little fellow, you won’t regret this choice."

"Meow~" Responded the Mountain Cat.

Zhao Xing clapped his hands and walked further into the cave.

Since the Grassman had come before, he was familiar with the interior of the cave.

Once more, he arrived before the giant white bones, vaguely deducing the past events.

Another Exotic Beast had fought the Mountain Cat’s mother, and in the end, both were injured, leaving only this cub alive.

"Where did you hide that golden cup?" Reaching the four-way junction, Zhao Xing asked.

"Meow~" The Mountain Cat extended its paw, pointing towards one of the paths.

"Hidden in the Cold Ice Lotus Pond? Smart, huh?" Zhao Xing chuckled, pointing to the path: "Go get it."

"Whoosh~" Zhao Xing felt a weight lift off his shoulder as the Mountain Cat darted into the path like lightning.

In a breath, the Mountain Cat returned, holding a cup larger than its head in its mouth.

"Meow meow?" The Mountain Cat jumped onto Zhao Xing’s shoulder, rubbing against him.

"Yes, that’s the one." Zhao Xing took the golden cup, examining it in his hand.

The cup felt soft, like jade, with faintly visible intricate patterns on its surface, seeming to contain the mysteries of the world.

As Zhao Xing looked into it, the once empty cup filled with golden qi, which quickly thickened, resembling liquid.